Alaska · 34th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill

SB 251: An Act repealing the Workers' Compensation Appeals Commission; relating to decisions and orders of the Workers' Compensation Appeals Commission; relating to superior court jurisdiction over appeals from Alaska Workers' Compensation Board decisions; repealing Rules 201.1, 401.1, and 501.1, Alaska Rules of Appellate Procedure, and amending Rules 202(a), 204(a) - (c), 210(e), 601(b), 602(c) and (h), and 603(a), Alaska Rules of Appellate Procedure; and providing for an effective date.

In committee Last action May 5, 2026: (S) <Above Item Removed from Agenda>

Plain-language summary

SB 251 is a bill introduced in the Alaska Senate on February 18, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act repealing the Workers' Compensation Appeals Commission; relating to decisions and orders of the Workers' Compensation Appeals Commission; relating to superior court jurisdiction over appeals from Alaska Workers' Compensation Board decisions; repealing Rules 201.1, 401.1, and 501.1, Alaska Rules of Appellate Procedure, and amending Rules 202(a), 204(a) - (c), 210(e), 601(b), 602(c) and (h), and 603(a), Alaska Rules of Appellate Procedure; and providing for an effective date. Primary sponsor: Bill Wielechowski (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 5, 2026): (S) <Above Item Removed from Agenda>.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Bill Wielechowski (Democratic).